Classes & Schedule

View our regular training schedule for youth, teens, adults, and competitive fencers. Some classes require an active membership to attend.

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Open Fencing

Free Introductory Class

Beginner / All Ages
Free Trial Class

Introduction to Fencing

This free introductory class will teach you everything you need to know about epee fencing and is open to all ages. Taught by various staff members, you’ll get the chance to learn the fundamentals of advancing, retreating, lunges, and scoring. You’ll have the opportunity to suit up and try the sport at no cost.

Class Times:

Friday: 5-6 PM

Group Classes

Group classes are included with your membership and booked through the Member Portal.

Epee / Ages 12 & Under

Youth Epee

For children 12 and under. These classes teach the foundations of fencing, from basic footwork to scoring rules, and help kids develop skills that improve concentration and athletic endurance. You are required to purchase (or rent for $50/mo) your own mask, glove and jacket.

Class Times:

Monday: 4-5 PM
Tuesday: 5-6 PM
Wednesday: 4-5 PM
Thursday: 5-6 PM
Friday: 4-5 PM
Saturday: 1-2 PM

Epee / Ages 12+

Beginner / Intermediate Epee

Best for new fencers 12 and up. The course introduces electric fencing with metal weapons and builds the foundations (footwork, blade work, and scoring rules) before moving into more advanced attacks and strategy. Great for developing coordination, balance, and strength. You are required to purchase your own equipment.

Class Times:

Tuesday: 6-7 PM
Wednesday: 5-6 PM
Thursday: 6-7 PM

Saber / Ages 8+

Beginner / Intermediate Saber

Youth, teen, and adult fencers train together in this combined saber class. Students learn the foundations of saber from basic footwork to the scoring rules, then build toward more advanced attacks and strategy at their own level. A great way to develop concentration, coordination, and athletic endurance. You are required to purchase (or rent for $50/mo) your own mask, glove and jacket.

Class Times:

Monday: 6:30-8 PM
Friday: 6:30-8 PM

Epee / AGES 12+

All-Skills Epee

Open to all levels, 12 and up. Newer and experienced fencers train side by side in a mixed session combining fundamentals, drills, and bouting. A good way to add training time to your week or to keep fencing when the level-specific classes don’t fit your schedule. You are required to purchase your own equipment.

Class Times:

Monday: 5-6:30 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM -Noon
Thursday: 7-8:30 PM

Epee / PERMISSION REQUIRED

Advanced Epee

For experienced epee fencers training at a competitive level. Sessions move at a faster pace with advanced attacks, tactics, bouting strategy, and conditioning. Placement requires LVFA staff permission — speak with a coach before enrolling. You are required to purchase your own equipment.

Class Times:

Tuesday: 7-8:30 PM
Wednesday: 6-7:30 PM
Thursday: 7-8:30 PM

Open Fencing & Conditioning

Drop-in sessions. No reservation needed and nothing to book in the Member Portal.

All Weapons & Ages

Open Fencing

Open fencing allows fencers to compete against as many different fencers as possible. This is the best way for any type of fencer to improve quickly. Fencers who train only in private lessons are still expected to attend Open Fencing regularly.

Class Times:

Monday: 8-9 PM
Wednesday: 7:30-9 PM
Friday: 8-9 PM
Saturday: 12-1 PM
Sunday: 12-1 PM

All Weapons & Ages

Footwork & Conditioning

An all-levels class focused on building speed, agility, strength, and endurance through targeted fencing footwork and athletic conditioning. A great way to sharpen technique and improve overall performance.

Class Times:

Sunday: 10:30-12 PM

Flexible Memberships for Every Fencer

Membership pricing is billed on a monthly basis. All new memberships include a $60 sign-up fee with a complimentary private lesson in the first month.

Open Fencing Only

Access to all open fencing sessions

$150

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Recreational: 1 Day / Week

One group session per week + open fencing

$200

Choose Weapon:
Epee
Saber

Recreational: 2 Days / Week

Two group sessions per week + open fencing

$250

Choose Weapon:
Epee
Saber

Competitive: 3 Days / Week

Three group sessions + one private lesson per week

$475

Choose Weapon:
Epee
Saber

Competitive: Unlimited

Unlimited classes + two private lessons per week

$675

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Also Available to Every Member

Private Lessons

One-on-one instruction to accelerate learning and refine technique.

Equipment Rentals

Monthly rental available for new students getting started.

Camps & Clinics

Seasonal training opportunities during school breaks.